LAHORE: Noted film producer Muhammad Sarwar Bhatti passed away in Lahore due to heart attack on Monday.

Bhatti produced one of the most iconic films of Pakistan, Maula Jatt, that made Sultan Rahi a mega star. Other famous films produced by Bhatti included Chan Waryam, Bazaar-e-Husn and Haq Mehr.

He established his production house by the name of Babu Productions. He did not produce any films for a long time.

Director Bilal Lashari produced a film the Legend of Maula Jatt based on Maula Jatt. Bhatti wanted to release his Maula Jatt movie once again for which he made the digital print of the movie but it could not be released. He also wanted to produce a film Lakhpal Dakoo but his dream could not materialise. The film fraternity expressed deep sorrow and grief on his demise.

Published in Dawn, January 14th, 2025